Sea Cadets Celebrate 50 Years

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps was federally incorporated on September 10, 1962 by Act of Congress under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit organization with specific objectives and purposes in regard to the training and character development of American youth. In this, the fiftieth year since the NSCC was formally established; we celebrate how the Corps has contributed to thousands of current and former Cadets in the development of strong core values, discipline and teamwork. These attributes have benefitted many former Cadets by enabling their success in all walks of life, be it the military, government or business. Our efforts will assist current and future Cadets in the same ways, and will in turn spark the spirit of achievement that has so often thrust our Cadets into lifetimes of selfless service.

J. E. MONAHAN, Executive Director

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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Welcome Aboard!

Welcome to the website of the Betsy Ross Division located in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Founded in 1984, the Division is the only all female Division in the Country and operates with its brother unit the Bryce Canyon Division. Operating both Divisions under a unified command structure over many years provides an all-male and all-female approach that is unique within the Sea Cadet Program.

This award winning unit puts to the test our cadets through its character-building program, which is based on the Naval Sea Cadet Mission in a drug-free, gang-free and compliant with American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although not a recruiting program for the U.S. Naval Services, we encourage our Cadets to live according to the Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

Our program is for 11 to 14 year old females under the Navy League Sea Cadets, and for 13 to 17 year old females under the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets Corps. Both programs are managed by adult staff officers dedicated to providing and instilling our core values. These officers may be civilians, former cadets or military (active, reserve or retired) that are knowledgeable of youth programs and interested in Cadet training.

Please explore our website and learn more of what we are doing to enrich the lives of the cadets in our program.

LT Ramiro Cabezas, NSCC
Commanding Officer

Please use the following link to access the Bryce Canyon Division Website.

"...through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy, to encourge and aid American youth to develop, train them in seagoing skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues."

- NSCC Charter - 36 USC 1541

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Annual Unit Awards for 2013

Divisional Awards were made at our Holiday Event on Saturday, 14 December. Awards are performance based for Sea Cadet Skills, Academics, Athletics and Most Improved Cadet. The following are our Annual Awards and their criteria for both NSCC and NLCC Cadets:

Cadet of the Year

SN Chelsey Piedrasanta, USNSCC

LC2 Elaine De La O, USNLCC

This award is for the cadet who is most consistent, always squared away and performs to the best of her ability without thought of personal gain throughout the year.

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Leadership Award

SN Esmeralda Melo, USNSCC

LC2 Casandra Sampedro, USNLCC

This award is Exceptional Leadership within the Division. Not Always given to the LPO and it may reflect the up coming leadership qualities in any Cadet.

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Academic & Training Award

PO3 Dulse Melo, USNSCC

LC2 Ashley Goble, USNLCC

This Award is for the cadet who promotes through Education, Training, and Unit Participation at all levels within and outside the unit.

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Outstanding New Cadet

SR Maya Chacon, USNSCC

LC2 Isiuwa Omoigui, USNLCC

This Award is for a Cadet who has improved/dedicated in academics, cadet promotions, uniform care and appearance, and attitude over the 2013 calendar year.

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NSCC Officer of the Year

ENS Jerry Garcia

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November 2014 Plan of the Month Released

The POM for November 2014 has been released and can be accessed on the "Unit Schedule" page on the Website.

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Parent Support Group Meeting, Monday, November 3rd

The Parent Support Group Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and is open to all parents will address Winter Training / Holiday Celebration.

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Veterans Day Parade: Tuesday, 11 November

Betsy Ross Division marched to the cheers of the 20,000 in attendance at the 25th Canoga Park Parade. Pictures from the parade and ceremonies can be accessed through the unit's shutterfly account via the link below:

Congratulations Betsy Ross NSCC Cadets who placed 1st Place Overall at Region 11's Flagship. In ceremonies at Camp Pendelton on May 11 attended by Mr. Warren Savage, Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Navy League, our lead sponsor, Betsy Ross received the following team awards:

Flagship Team Awards Received were as follows:

1st Place Overall Flagship, 1st Place Personnel Inspection, 1st Place Regulation Dril, 1st Place Fire Fighting, 1st place Stretcher Races, 2nd Place at Knot Tying, 3rd Place at Semaphore and 3rd Place at Exhibition with Rifles.

Pictures from Flagship can be can be accessed through the unit's shutterfly account via the link below:

NLCC Challenge!

Over 150 Cadets participated in the NLCC Challenge held at Camp Pendleton, Saturday, 5 April. A special thank you to the parents, families and friends who cheered their Cadets on during this annual competition.

Pick-up Area for Cadets!

A pick-up area for Cadets has been established per the illustrated map attached. Parents/guardians or designated pick-up person should arrive no earlier than 8:30 PM, 15 minutes prior to end of drill at the back gate on Magnolia Blvd. A guard team under the supervision of an Instructor/Officer will allow access to the base and direct traffic for arrival and departure. This should reduce the conjestion on Sepulveda Blvd in front of the base. Cadets can be dropped off on Sepulveda Blvd, but pick up will be in the base parking lot only for both Saturday and Monday Drills.